Fr. Ismael Matambura, SJ, Director of the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), is currently on a visit to Canada that began on 14 May 2026 to raise awareness about the network’s mission of preventing HIV infections, supporting people living with HIV, and empowering vulnerable communities across Africa through education, psychosocial
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Resumo do AJANews – Abril de 2026: Promovendo a saúde, preservando a dignidade, inspirando a esperança
In this April 2026 edition of AJANews, we look back on a month that has gently re-centred us on what truly matters: life, human dignity, and the quiet yet enduring power of hope. The celebration of Easter, preceded by Holy Week, together with the final vows of our AJAN Director,
AJANews Brief Mars 2026 : Célébration de la Journée Internationale des Femmes 2026
Envisioning a World where Women and Girls can Learn, Lead, and Thrive. In the March 2026 edition of AJANews, AJAN proudly joined the worldwide observance of International Women’s Day (IWD) under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” Despite notable advances, the United Nations highlights that women
AJANews Brief — Fevereiro 2026: Caminhando com os jovens para a Quaresma: Escuta, Renovação e Esperança.
Fevereiro marcou um momento espiritual significativo para a Igreja e nossa rede AJAN, com o início da Quaresma em 18 de fevereiro de 2026. Esta estação sagrada nos convida a uma oração mais profunda, reflexão e um compromisso renovado com o Evangelho, valores que estão no coração da missão da AJAN para acompanhar os jovens e fortalecer as comunidades.
2026 em foco: Acompanhar os jovens, capacitar as comunidades
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026! As we welcome a new year, we do so with renewed hope, courage, and a strong sense of purpose in our shared mission. January is a time to pause, reflect, and set our sights on embracing 2026 as a year of grace, possibility, and collective action.
DIA MUNDIAL DA SIDA 2025: Um chamado para caminhar juntos com esperança, solidariedade e compaixão
As we commemorate World AIDS Day 2025 (WAD 2025), AJAN presents this Special Edition as a reflection on faith, resilience, and collective responsibility across the Jesuit network in Africa and Madagascar. This moment invites us to pause, to look honestly at the challenges before us, and to rekindle the hope
AJANews – Boletim de novembro: Juventude, Fé e Clima: Respondendo ao chamado de Deus
In this November edition of the AJAN Newsletter, the urgent question of how we can save our planet takes centre stage. While global leaders meet at crucial events like COP30 to negotiate climate policies, African youth are demonstrating that real climate action starts at the community level. The Society of
Destaques da COP30: CA-MDG avançando a justiça climática e a ecologia integral
November 14–15, 2025, marked two defining days for the Centre Arrupe Madagascar (CA-MDG) delegation at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Their participation was distinguished by meaningful contributions, strategic engagements, and urgent calls for a just ecological transition rooted in human dignity. As one of the AJAN Centres, CA-MDG remains committed to
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Celebrating the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child: “The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis” In this month of October AJAN Newsletter, we pause to honour girls and their vital role in shaping a better future. The International Day of the Girl
Celebrando os Peregrinos da Esperança; Vozes da Juventude em África
This year, AJAN proudly celebrated outstanding young voices who emerged as winners of the AHAPPY Storytelling Youth Contest 2025, representing different corners of Africa but united by one common message inspired by St. Ignatian of Loyola to “Go forth and set the world on fire.” On 31 October 2025, the
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